TSA Approved Locks
Aug 16, 2006 | 1:36 pm
#16
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Originally Posted by RoadWeary
I don't think the locks really provide much protection. In the past i have rarely checked my bag, but when I did I usually just relied on the disposable plastic zip locks. They probably offer even less protection, but at least they make me feel better. I don't think i have ever had one of those go missing or appear to have been removed or tampered with.
Aug 21, 2006 | 6:23 pm
#17
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Fake T.S.A locks by Travelpro
I had a apparent TSA lock cut off and it turned out that the locks, supplied by Travelpro, on their new suitcases have a Yellow T.S. and what looks like an A, but is really their logo, an Eiffel Tower, with a cross bar to look like an A.
A TSA inspector pointed it out to me.
Retail sales people in the department store thought they were TSA locks, but were wrong.
The store sent me new locks but the manufacturer has refused to answer mail, e-mail, and phone calls on the subject.
[email protected]
A TSA inspector pointed it out to me.
Retail sales people in the department store thought they were TSA locks, but were wrong.
The store sent me new locks but the manufacturer has refused to answer mail, e-mail, and phone calls on the subject.
[email protected]
Aug 21, 2006 | 6:26 pm
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The true TSA locks I've seen have a label near the keyhole that say, "TSA xxx," indicating which master key they will need. I have had those cut off, too, despite telling the screener that it was a TSA lock that they had the key for (news to him, apparently) 